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Mylhouse · May 14, 2001, 06:34 PM

Greetings,

I just bought a used 4" SS Security Six. I'm somewhat well-versed in reloading for my 7 1/2" Redhawk .44 mag, but haven't started reloading .357 mag yet. I understand the Redhawk, SRH, and GP100 are supremely strong revolvers, but how about the Security Six? I've been eyeballing my reloading manuals, and salivating at some of the loads that will push a 125 gr HP 1,800 fps+ out of a 5.6" barrel. I'd be pretty stoked if I could do 125gr @ ~1,700fps out of my 4" tube! These loads are with powders such as Blue Dot, 2400, AA9, etc, and are below SAAMI max pressures.

So I know the pressures are safe...but is the Security Six tough enough and up to the challenge of these loads?

Thanks!

May 14, 2001, 06:34 PM	#1
Mylhouse Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1999 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 446	Greetings, I just bought a used 4" SS Security Six. I'm somewhat well-versed in reloading for my 7 1/2" Redhawk .44 mag, but haven't started reloading .357 mag yet. I understand the Redhawk, SRH, and GP100 are supremely strong revolvers, but how about the Security Six? I've been eyeballing my reloading manuals, and salivating at some of the loads that will push a 125 gr HP 1,800 fps+ out of a 5.6" barrel. I'd be pretty stoked if I could do 125gr @ ~1,700fps out of my 4" tube! These loads are with powders such as Blue Dot, 2400, AA9, etc, and are below SAAMI max pressures. So I know the pressures are safe...but is the Security Six tough enough and up to the challenge of these loads? Thanks!